Minor Earthquake near Bar Harbor, Maine

[Astronuc]

3.9 (Minor) - 4 miles (7 km) SSE (157°) from Bar Harbor, ME - Minor yes, but strong enough to send boulders rolling off hills and blocking roads. Bar Harbor is a small populated area.

Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 00:07:37 (UTC) = Coordinated Universal Time
Monday, October 2, 2006 at 8:07:37 PM = local time at epicenter

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/ustib1.php#maps

Historical seismicity shows that earthquakes here are rare.
http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/bulletin/neic_tib1_h.html

Location: 44.326°N, 68.173°W
Depth: 5 km (3.1 miles)

Distances:
7 km (4 miles) SSE (157°) from Bar Harbor, ME
36 km (23 miles) SE (139°) from Ellsworth, ME
57 km (35 miles) ESE (119°) from Bucksport, ME
303 km (188 miles) ENE (59°) from Manchester, NH
324 km (202 miles) NE (46°) from Boston, MA

A second 2.5 mag earthquake preceded this earthquake on /09/28 13:52:48 at location: 44.452 -68.195, which was further toward the main coast, as opposed to off shore. Hmmm! I wonder if this indicates a trend for future seismic activity in the area.

So Turbo, did you feel it?

 

[turbo]

So Turbo, did you feel it?

No, I didn't notice that one. We get a few a year that can be felt, usually no worse than the vibration from a washing machine during a spin cycle, so depending on what you're doing at the time (including doing a load of laundry) you may not even notice them.

Bar Harbor may be a "small populated area", but during the summer months, you can't swing a cat without hitting a billionaire or at least a many-times-over millionaire. If a major earquake ever hit that area, the insurance claims for property damage would be incredible.

 

[ravenprp]

Thank you for sharing this information about the minor earthquake near Bar Harbor, Maine. It is interesting to note that while earthquakes are rare in this area, they can still have an impact on the local population and infrastructure. It is fortunate that the earthquake was only a 3.9 magnitude and did not cause any major damage or injuries. The fact that there was a previous earthquake in the same general area raises some questions about potential future seismic activity. It would be important for residents in this area to stay informed and prepared for any future earthquakes. As for myself, I did not feel the earthquake as I am not located in that region. However, it is always a good reminder to be aware of the potential for earthquakes no matter where we live. Thank you for sharing this information.